Australian Linux Trademark Holds Water

Seft writes "The Inquirer is running a story in response to the recent Linux trademark news in Australia which was previously covered on Slashdot. The story was dismissed as a hoax by many, but now it seems that Linus Torvalds is dead serious." John 'Maddog' Hall stated for the article that the move was not about getting a slice of anyone's action but purely to protect the quality of products that utilize the Linux name.

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Lesson 1: Proof read

[AndyFewt]

Well someone didnt proof read their article or have absolutely no idea about what linux and open source is. From TFA:

Letters demanding US$5000 for use of the Linux name were originally dismissed as a hoax. But according to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Open Sauce king is dead serious.

Open SAUCE king? Sounds like something I'd put on my cheeseburger and I definitely don't want Linus on my cheeseburger.

Re:Lesson 1: Proof read

[Sketch]

Not to mention "If Linux patented Linux that would certainly happen."

Quick, someone check the kernel changelogs to see if someone checked in any self-patenting code!

Re:I'm scratching my head here...

[El_Muerte_TDS]

I'll tell you more about this once I receive the money.

    -- the Open Sauce king